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51 16 270 Removing and Installing/Replacing Rear Console




51 16 270 - Removing and installing/replacing rear console





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove rear seat Removing and Installing/Replacing Left or Right Rear Seat on left/right
- Remove front section of rear console trim 51 16 260 Removing and Installing/Replacing Front Section of Rear Console Trim
- If necessary, remove footwell light Removing and Installing/Replacing Footwell Light (on Storage Compartment at Rear) on left/right
E93 only:
- Remove backrest for rear seat Removing and Installing/Replacing Backrest





Pull off trim (1) towards rear.
Release screws (2).






Installation:
Catches (1) on trim (2) must not be damaged.





Remove insert (1) and release nuts (2).





Release catches (1) from bottom left/right.
Release catches (2) from above with screwdriver on left/right and slide rear console (3) towards rear.





Slide rear console (1) towards rear until guides (2) are fed out.

Installation:
Ensure correct cable routing.





Raise front section of rear console (1) and feed catches (2) on left/right out of storage compartment (3).
Remove rear console (1).
Replacement:
Remove rear console trim at rear 51 16 265 Removing and Installing/Replacing Rear Section of Rear Console Trim.